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Marathon Running Tips for those who Struggle to Break 5 Hours Dec 12, 2014

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Running a Marathon is tough, when it takes 5 hours, even tougher. Richard Diaz shares tips with a runner who struggles to break the 5 hour barrier. Marathon Running Tips that focus on what to do and how to feed when the race takes longer than planned. Look at any major Marathon and you’ll see that greater than half of the participants run within the 5 hour range. This may be because more and more people are meeting the challenge than ever before. Unfortunately, there is little information provided for these runners. Most of what is written on training focuses on runners who hope to run in the sub-4 hour finish time. One of our listeners asked that we address this problem and serve up some running tips. If you are running a marathon for the first time, or have struggled when you are beyond 20 miles, this show is for you!

Running to Stay Young, Fact or Fiction? Dec 05, 2014

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Will running keep you young? As we get older should we walk instead? Many people assume they need to quit running as they get older, fearful of causing injury. Is it healthier to walk and does walking spare our joints? Are you too old to run a marathon? We’ll give you some insight into these questions and you’ll be surprised to learn the scientific facts. This is an interesting topic for anyone who is running over the age of 45 and has experienced running related injuries.

Cyber Monday Mio Alpha and Mio Fuse Review Dec 01, 2014

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We decided to share some details about the newest heart rat monitors in the industry namely Mio, the first continuous heart rate monitor that does not require a chest strap. We also discuss the new Mio Fuse which will be released in December! The evolution of heart rate training is built around heart rate.especailly for athletes who race beyound an hour. Dont run a marathon without knowing what your hear tate is doing. Important for runners, triathltes and cyclists.

Black Friday Product Review for Runners Nov 28, 2014

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FREE gifts for live callers! A review Running Gear every runner would love to own. Mio Heart Rate Monitors, 2XU Compression wear, Rudy Project Sunglasses, Vitargo Energy Drinks, RPM2 training Insoles and a FREE Spartan Race Entry anywhere in the country! Our Host Richard Diaz, has called in some favors and gathered a bunch of amazing gifts to give way during the show. However, he is pleased to be able to introduce these amazing training tools to the audience and recommends them because he himself has tested and approved of the value. There is not one item on this show that any runner would not love to own!

Can Changing Running Form reduce injury and improve my Performance? Nov 21, 2014

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Many runners are afraid to change the way they run even though they are plagued with running injuries. Richard Diaz and guest Peter Faletto, PT, gait correction expert, explain how a runner would change the way they run to reduce injury and improve performance. Both Richard and Peter are highly experienced in the practice of neuromuscular re-education through a very unique system of unweighting and passively correcting poor gait mechanics while in motion. Any runner who is engaged in marathon training, half marathon training or even high intensity sprint speed athletics should tune into this episode.

Hunter McIntyre- The Sheriff of Obstacle Course Racing Nov 14, 2014

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Obstacle course racing “Spartan Racing” is the fastest growing professional sport in the country. Hunter Mcintyre is the leading Reebok elite athlete on the Spartan Race circuit. Hunter, who to refers to himself as “The Sheriff” shares his story. Spartan racing was the brain child of Joe De Sena, arguably one of the toughest extreme athletes in the world and founder of the original “Death Race”. Spartan Racing is edgy, running through fire, wading through freezing water, being electrocuted, climbing through mud pools and over walls from anywhere between 3-14 miles and up to 25 obstacles that you don’t get a chance to prepare for. Suffice to say, these races are challenging and there lies the appeal. Hunter was born to compete in these events and since 2012; he has never finished off of the podium. If you enjoy human gritty competition, Spartan racing is for you.

How to Run in Extremely Cold Weather Nov 07, 2014

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Running in extreme cold weather requires discipline and preparation. Join Richard Diaz and co-host Vanessa Runs as she calls from her igloo as we discuss what to wear, feed and how to prepare for running a ultra-marathon in the snow, ice and freezing rain. The east coast typically gets punished by harsh winter storms and power outages: We expect no less this winter. What could be more appropriate for this show than to have our co-host Vanessa Runs is calling us direct from her self-made igloo. The topic of running a marathon or ultra-marathon when the weather dips below freezing is our focus for this broadcast. Be sure to tune in… if your power is out, you can catch the show later from our archives.

Tips on How to Train to Run Your Best Race Oct 31, 2014

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How to train to run your best race from a 10K, half marathon to eventually a Marathon, from beginner to advanced, free from knee pain and an exclusive interview with Coach Richard Diaz, Author of The All NewMy Best Race, a training guide for runners. The number one cause of running injury is improper training and taking on too much running to soon. Over 70% of runners in America have been injured and bulk of these injuries, mostly knee pain could have been avoided by simply taking the time to learn to run properly and following a well thought out training program. In this episode, Richard Diaz and Jimmy Reed share tips on how to avoid injury and creation of a successful training program.

Nickademus Hollon Conquers - The Tour of Giants Oct 24, 2014

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Nickademus Hollon is young and fearless. Having just placed 2nd in arguably one of the most grueling Ultra-Marathon Races in the world, the infamous Tor des Geants (The Tour of Giants) is evidence. We have him live to tell his story. The Tor des Géants (205 miles of running through the 4 steepest mountains in Europe) is the first and only race to combine long distance with the individual style of runners: the organization does not impose any compulsory stages, and the winner will be the runner who completes the race in the shortest time, making his or her own decisions on when and how long to stop for rest and refreshment. The maximum time allotted for completion of the race is 150 hours.

Kona Ironman World Championship Finisher Tina Ament, Blind since Birth! Oct 17, 2014

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The Ironman World Championship in Kona is brutal, imagine how difficult it would be if you were blind. Tina Ament, Competitor, blind since birth, just struck this event from her bucket along with 3 other Ironman events and 5 Boston Marathon finishes. Her training partner and race guide Anne Thilges has completed in 40 Iron-distance triathlons and co-raced alongside Tina during the Kona world championship. They now will go on record as the first female blind athlete/guide to race the famed Kona Ironman World Championship. Kristina “Tina” Ament is the highest-ranked female in the physically challenged division among 28 All World Athlete Champions representing nine countries.